Commodities

More countries are buying directly from artisanal miners as trafficking robs them of tax revenues and foreign exchange

Decision marks Washington’s latest move to increase pressure on Maduro regime in Caracas

Metals magnate Barry Zekelman says Ottawa must join Trump in protecting industry from other exporters

Levy on steel, electricity and other imports aims to shield bloc’s industry from higher-emission competitors

Accused of being a smokescreen for metals smuggled from DR Congo, the country now boasts Africa’s largest tungsten mine

Rapid post-Christmas surge unwinds, dragging down gold and other precious metals

Mining groups lose licences as resource-rich African states seek bigger share of profits

Analysts expect demand for industrial metal to outstrip mined supply by 2030s

Fears about China’s control of the rare earth supply chain have bolstered demand for alternative suppliers

Exploration falls to lowest level since oil and gas were discovered in UK basin 60 years ago